Almost new home available in Burlington Woods..Williamsburg VA $ 345k

Wendy Carrington can watch her children at the neighborhood playground from a white rocking chair on her front porch. In fact, she picked the neighborhood— Burlington Woods — the lot, and the big, welcoming porch in order to do just that.

”We chose this neighborhood because it’s small, close-knit, and family friendly,” said Wendy, an insurance underwriter with two children, 5 and 8. “Then we picked this lot to build on because it’s across the street from the playground.” The porch was an extra she added to the nearly 3,000 square-foot home that she and her husband, Steve, a Coast Guard retiree, built in 2010.

The Carringtons’ home, the popular Ravenna model built by Ryan Homes, “really fits a family of four,” Wendy said. The main level has formal living and dining rooms, a home office, a powder room, and a large, open kitchen/casual dining/family room space that spans nearly the entire back of the house.

The open kitchen area is one of Wendy’s favorite spots, allowing her to cook and talk to the kids in the family room. She especially loves the gourmet-style kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, high-end cabinets, custom backsplash, and a big island with seating. But best of all is the gas range. “I always had electric, and now I understand why people like gas so much,” Wendy said.

“I’ve never had such a nice, upgraded kitchen before,” Wendy added. “We were military and always lived in rentals. This is the first house we’ve ever built, and the first house we’ve ever owned.”

The family puts the kitchen to good use. “The kids and I are always baking together,” Wendy said. “The kitchen, especially with the island, is the center of the house.”

The second floor has four bedrooms plus a bonus room above the garage that the family uses as a playroom and TV area. “It has a huge closet for storage and could even be a fifth bedroom,” said Wendy. “We have a big TV for watching movies, a couch and loveseat, and nooks with shelves for the kids. Having a bonus room helps us keep the downstairs more adult.”

The large master bedroom is another favorite spot for Wendy. “We added extra windows so it gets a lot of light. It’s like an oasis; the greens, grays and white are such relaxing colors and it’s big enough for a sitting area. The master bathroom is huge, with a separate shower and tub.”

With two kids, having a flat, one-third acre yard is also a plus. A play set with playhouse and a large back deck make the Carringtons’ yard a favorite hangout. “The deck is big and a great place to hang out,” Wendy noted. “We’ve had a lot of barbeques, and we had about 30 people over for Steve’s retirement party. There was plenty of room.”

Wendy said the Burlington Woods neighborhood has lived up to her expectations. “Everyone here has kids, and there are a lot of play dates and cookouts. We have a lot of social events….Next week there’s a baby shower for a neighbor down the street. There’s a real neighborhood vibe here.”

The community’s location “is perfect,” Wendy added. “It’s walking distance to Freedom Park and to the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex. We’re near New Town and the outlet mall. Colonial Williamsburg is close, too.”

As much as they love it, the Carringtons have decided to sell their home in order to relocate closer to Wendy’s job in Richmond. “I wish I could just pick this house up and move it to Richmond,” Wendy said. “We have a special connection to this house because we got to pick out everything in it. It’s a perfect family home.”

The family chose John “Mr. Williamsburg” Womeldorf to help them sell their Burlington Woods home. “He’s the one who introduced us to our [Burlington Woods] neighborhood. We never would have known about it without him,” said Wendy. “He’s well connected in Williamsburg and is really good at what he does.”

Why the stories? Because these aren’t just houses, they’re homes.

Mr. Williamsburg knows that when you’re looking for a new place, you’re searching for more than just four walls plus amenities, you’re looking for that welcoming refuge we call home That’s why we go beyond the standard “4 bedrooms, 3 baths on large lot” statistics, to share how others have lived in this house, to reveal the home’s unique personality, to help you decide whether this is a place where your family could thrive.

Likewise, we realize that you’re seeking not simply a development within a particular zip code, but also an opportunity to become part of a community. That’s why we share our sellers’ experiences as members of that neighborhood.

We trust these stories will assist you in finding your way home.

Want to see this wonderful home ? Want to tell your home’s story? Contact John “Mr. Williamsburg” Womeldorf at (757) 254-8136 or John@MrWilliamsburg.com and we’ll get you started.

About mrwilliamsburg

I love Williamsburg !
Being “Mr. Williamsburg” and starting my web site in 2004 has been a great way for me to help people looking for homes for sale, communities and an “insider knowledge.” of the area.
Turned out I was onto something. Because I offer in-depth information and up-to-the-minute blogging, even international clients have found me. One couple, moving back to the States from France, told me that a post I wrote blog about grocery shopping in Williamsburg convinced them that Williamsburg was the place to be, and that I was the best source by far that they found on the web.
I’m happy to say that I hear similar comments from many of my clients looking for homes throughout Williamsburg and Hampton Roads.
I grew up in Virginia Beach, Va, After attending college, I worked at a number of positions including manager of a land development and construction company and business manager of a cut flower business that we grew in sales from $300,000 to $15 million (we were supplier to Whole Foods and one of the first cut flower suppliers to Costco).
In 2004, it seemed like a good time to simplify my life. I moved my family from Annapolis to Williamsburg. I went into real estate with Liz Moore and Associates, and was one of the initial agents when Liz opened her Williamsburg branch.
My sons Zach and Josh attended Lafayette High School ,Hornsby Middle School and DJ Montague and are crazy about sports and the outdoors.
I feel lucky to be living the dream, and saving two to four hours by not driving on the DC beltway every day. So, I can now spend my time with friends family while concentrating on learning — and sharing — information about living in Williamsburg.
In real estate, no two people or transactions are the same. Everything’s a challenge, and I’m rewarded every time in close a transaction and have the opportunity to see the smiles on clients’ faces.
Please email or call me for assistance with any real estate questions about the area
John@MrWilliamsburg.com or 757 254 8136